Pre-Grade Restoration

Pre-Grade Restoration is our professional surface clean and grade prep service — designed for cards in good structural condition that need the best possible surface presentation before grading submission. Every card is carefully inspected and treated to maximise your chances of a higher grade.

What's Included

• ✓ Full surface clean removes dirt, grime, fingerprints and surface haze
• ✓ Scratch and haze reduction reduces light surface scratches where safely possible
• ✓ Holographic clarity polish restores shine and clarity to holo surfaces
• ✓ Visual inspection careful check for surface defects before and after treatment
• ✓ Returned protected sleeved and semi-rigid for grading-ready presentation

Perfect For

• Cards with no structural damage heading for grading submission
• Collectors wanting the best surface presentation before submission
• High value cards where every grade point matters
• Cards with light surface haze or fingerprint wear

Not Suitable For

• Cards with creases, dents or structural damage (see Structural Restore or Full Restore)
• Missing material or tears
• Deep scratches through the card surface